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If you’re looking for some easy education with regards to different aspects of the visitor industry, technology, social media, meeting planning or any number of other areas of interest in travel and tourism, check these websites.

** Webinars available. There is usually no charge to participate. New webinars are uploaded regularly.

Green Resources

Travel Portland recognizes the following Green Certifications held by the association’s partners. Note that we are not a certifying authority — see the links below for information about the specific certifications.

Recognized Sustainability Certifications

For more information on Travel Portland’s green resources program and guidelines for being listed, please contact Tamara Kennedy-Hill: tamara@travelportland.com.

LOCAL CERTIFICATIONS

Program

Contact Information

Eligibility

Environmental Focus

BEST Awards (Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow)Phone: 503.823.7222website

Businesses and non-profits located in the Portland, Vancouver, Beaverton OR-WA Primary Statistical Area (PMSA)

Excellence in business practices that promote economic growth and environmental benefits

Reducing carbon emissions, recycling, preventing waste, buying recycled content items, educating staff, and other environmental operations. Three levels of certification.Sustainability at Work certification builds on the success of Portland Climate Champions and Recycle at Work Award winners.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SERVICE

Farms and producers of agriculturally based products including wine, cheese, produce and olive oil

Demeter USA is the world’s only certifier of biodynamic farms and products. Demeter Certified Biodynamic farms avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers; use compost and cover crops; and dedicate at least 10% of total acreage to biodiversity. Demeter Certified Biodynamic products must be made with certified biodynamic ingredients and meet strict processing standards.

Customers purchase renewable energy in fixed increments or for 100 percent of usage. Program also supports local community-based renewable energy projects and restoration of native fish habitat. Levels of partnership awarded based on amount of power purchased; supporter or higher level required for Travel Portland green listing.